What happens at Court Appearances?
Court appearances in Family Treatment Court are very detailed sessions. Each respondent is tested for alcohol and illicit substances on-site at the treatment court at every court appearance. At each appearance, respondents compliance with treatment and permanency planning for the children will be addressed. Also, the placement, educational status, health and potential service needs of children are reviewed. Existing orders are updated and new orders are drafted. Detailed visitation orders, including time, frequency, location and supervision status are developed and modified regularly in the courtroom.
